Predicting the distribution of Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) at the scale of individual territories in Denmark

摘要: Wildlife management strategies can be improved by accurate predictions of species distributions and sound estimates population sizes. Species distribution models that relate occurrence or abundance a to environmental predictors applied for both purposes. We build generalized linear model relating the breeding Tawny Owls (Strix aluco) remotely sensed data estimate current territories throughout Denmark. Additionally, we apply three different methods calculate from predictions. The most parsimonious includes only coverage deciduous forest its squared effect as significant predictors. Correspondence between atlas on is high (73%), indicating our captures an essential part this species’ habitat requirements. suggests number pairs in Denmark ~4,800, ~7,200, ~20,500, respectively. This case adds existing body literature illustrates useful predict estimating size.